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Anthem Producer Shares Desire for a Future Reboot

Anthem Producer Shares Desire for a Future Reboot

Anthem Producer Ben Irving Reveals Reboot Hopes for BioWare's Shared World RPG

In a recent interview with GameIndustry.biz, Anthem producer Ben Irving expressed his desire to revisit the shared-world RPG, despite its troubled launch and subsequent struggles. Irving acknowledged the game's shortcomings but also highlighted its potential, particularly in its “core gameplay loop and the world that we built.”

The Challenges of Anthem's Launch

Anthem's initial launch in 2019 was met with mixed reviews. While critics praised its combat system and world design, they also criticized its repetitive missions, technical issues, and lack of endgame content. The game's player base dwindled significantly in the months following its release, leading BioWare to shift its focus to other projects.

A Desire for Redemption

Despite the setbacks, Irving remains optimistic about Anthem's future. He believes that the game has a solid foundation and that it could be rebuilt into something truly special. “We've learned a lot from Anthem,” Irving said. “We've learned what works, and we've learned what doesn't. We're confident that we can make a great game if we get the chance to do it again.”

A Reboot with a Clear Vision

If Anthem were to receive a reboot, Irving believes it would need to focus on three key areas: improving the core gameplay loop, adding more variety to missions and activities, and addressing the technical issues that plagued the original game. He also emphasized the importance of having a clear vision for the game's future, something that he believes the team lacked during Anthem's initial development.

The Future of Anthem

Whether or not Anthem will ever receive a reboot remains to be seen. BioWare has not officially announced any plans for such a project, and it is likely that the studio is focused on other projects at this time. However, Irving's comments suggest that there is still a desire within the team to revisit Anthem and make it into the game they always envisioned.

Only time will tell if Anthem will get a second chance. But if it does, it will be interesting to see how BioWare addresses the challenges that plagued the original game and whether or not they can deliver on the promise of a truly memorable and engaging shared-world RPG.